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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 04, 1912
Page
3
A council minutes report notes a motion to authorize the Public School Board to borrow funds for current expenses until tax collection. The meeting covers road schedules, paving, and continued county road work, with machinery purchases planned to speed up construction.
A report mixes education policy debate with local tax concerns. Mon Dr Fyne advocates enforcing attendance for youths aged 14 to 16 not in work or school, while residents protest countywide assessment hikes tied to rising Lake Ontario land values. Included are school report cards and student marks from Bannockburn School and notes on March promotion exams for students like Jean Lindsay and Edgar Rath.
Farewell and Gardiner purchasers move to meters to gain sleighing advantages and take formal possession on the Idth of April. Savers of villagers abandon the Taneral of the late Duncan McMillian of Hockside on Wednesday last. Mr. John McVerthy born from Wkbueg on Saturday last. Mr. Peter Ferguson visiting friends in the South Block. Mr. Harry Bbortiil reported a favorable lesson so far though likely short. Sunday School Convention set for May. The Dafferin School No. 10 report lists names in merit order with numerous McMenemy and Winfield family students noted.
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